Meet our team and what they have on offer.
The county training team can be contacted via email on:
training.team@girlguidingessexsoutheast.org.uk
Please use the above email for all correspondence, including signing up for advertised training sessions or making enquiries.
County training advisor – Janet Nelson
Qualified trainers – Angela Ellis, Janet Nelson, Julie Nye, Kerry Owens & Kay Smith
We are very versatile and have a huge range of experience. Our team can provide sessions on a variety of subjects. These are the main ones, but don’t hesitate to contact us if what you are looking for is not on this list. If we can find a venue (with tea making facilities), then we can bring a training session to you!
1st Response
Safer Guiding
A Safe Space for 14-17 year olds
Leader training
Commissioner training
Money matters and gift aid
Risk assessments
Supporting members with additional needs
Programme
Additional unit activities such as crafts, STEM subjects, games and songs
Please contact the training team if you are interested in becoming a trainer or if you have a specialism that you’d like to share with others in the county.
We aim to hold one County Day a year where both formal and fun topic sessions will be available for all volunteers.
We aim to provide regular 1st Response training sessions, usually on a Saturday or Sunday. If you are unable to attend, please contact the training team and we will endeavour to provide the following:
2/3 weekday evening sessions in-person
2 virtual sessions together with one short in-person session for practical aspects
Please see the latest advice on the Girlguiding website:
If you would like training for travel or outdoor adventures, please contact the county outdoor team (eseoutdoor@gmail.com) in the first instance.